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The grant-date intrinsic value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Weighted average remaining contractual term for equity-based awards excluding options, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options.

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Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan.

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Amount by which current fair value of underlying stock exceeds exercise price of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Includes, but is not limited to, unvested options for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur.

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Weighted average per share amount at which grantees can acquire shares of common stock by exercise of options.

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